NBA DUNKEL
Houston at Oklahoma City
The Thunder look to build on their 11-3 ATS record in their last 14 games versus Southwest Division opponents. Oklahoma City is the pick (-2 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Thunder favored by 8 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (-2 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29
Game 701-702: Atlanta at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 123.061; Detroit 116.249
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 7; 186
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 703-704: Phoenix at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 123.889; Toronto 117.298
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 6 1/2; 233
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 2; 230
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (-2); Over
Game 705-706: Memphis at LA Clippers
Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 112.757; LA Clippers 117.311
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Clippers by 4 1/2; 205 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: LA Clippers by 3 1/2; 200
Dunkel Pick: LA Clippers (-3 1/2); Over
Game 707-708: Orlando at New York
Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 124.753; New York 115.064
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 9 1/2; 203
Vegas Line & Total: Orlando by 6 1/2; 206
Dunkel Pick: Orlando (-6 1/2); Under
Game 709-710: Boston at Miami
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 119.846; Miami 118.957
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 1; 182 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Boston by 4; 187
Dunkel Pick: Miami (+4); Under
Game 711-712: Philadelphia at San Antonio
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 111.448; San Antonio 125.319
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 14; 192
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 10 1/2; 194
Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (-10 1/2); Under
Game 713-714: Houston at Oklahoma City
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 116.915; Oklahoma City 125.279
Dunkel Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 8 1/2; 200 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 3; 198
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (-3); Over
Game 715-716: Minnesota at Denver
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 105.071; Denver 125.621
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 20 1/2; 222
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 15 1/2; 214 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Denver (-15 1/2); Over
Game 717-718: New Orleans at Sacramento
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 116.471; Sacramento 120.458
Dunkel Line & Total: Sacramento by 4; 202 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Sacramento by 3; 211 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Sacramento (-3); Under
Game 719-720: New Jersey at LA Lakers
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 109.909; LA Lakers 127.790
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 18; 194
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Houston at Oklahoma City
The Thunder look to build on their 11-3 ATS record in their last 14 games versus Southwest Division opponents. Oklahoma City is the pick (-2 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Thunder favored by 8 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (-2 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29
Game 701-702: Atlanta at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 123.061; Detroit 116.249
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 7; 186
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 703-704: Phoenix at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 123.889; Toronto 117.298
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 6 1/2; 233
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 2; 230
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (-2); Over
Game 705-706: Memphis at LA Clippers
Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 112.757; LA Clippers 117.311
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Clippers by 4 1/2; 205 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: LA Clippers by 3 1/2; 200
Dunkel Pick: LA Clippers (-3 1/2); Over
Game 707-708: Orlando at New York
Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 124.753; New York 115.064
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 9 1/2; 203
Vegas Line & Total: Orlando by 6 1/2; 206
Dunkel Pick: Orlando (-6 1/2); Under
Game 709-710: Boston at Miami
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 119.846; Miami 118.957
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 1; 182 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Boston by 4; 187
Dunkel Pick: Miami (+4); Under
Game 711-712: Philadelphia at San Antonio
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 111.448; San Antonio 125.319
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 14; 192
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 10 1/2; 194
Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (-10 1/2); Under
Game 713-714: Houston at Oklahoma City
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 116.915; Oklahoma City 125.279
Dunkel Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 8 1/2; 200 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 3; 198
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (-3); Over
Game 715-716: Minnesota at Denver
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 105.071; Denver 125.621
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 20 1/2; 222
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 15 1/2; 214 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Denver (-15 1/2); Over
Game 717-718: New Orleans at Sacramento
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 116.471; Sacramento 120.458
Dunkel Line & Total: Sacramento by 4; 202 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Sacramento by 3; 211 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Sacramento (-3); Under
Game 719-720: New Jersey at LA Lakers
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 109.909; LA Lakers 127.790
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 18; 194
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
NBA WRITE-UP
Sunday, November 29
Hot Teams
-- Suns won nine of their last eleven games.
-- Celtics won last three games by 2-3-13 points, but are 1-6 vs spread in their last seven contests.
-- Clippers won three of last four games. Grizzlies won five of seven.
-- Magic won seven of their last eight games.
-- Spurs won, covered their last four games.
-- Thunder won three of their last four games.
-- Nuggets won six of their last seven games.
-- Hornets won four of their last five games. Kings covered eight of last ten games, winning last two by 14-10 points.
-- Lakers won their last five games (4-1 vs spread).
Cold Teams
-- Pistons lost last seven games (0-3 vs spread in last three). Hawks lost their last two games, scoring 82 ppg.
-- Raptors lost six of their last eight games.
-- Knicks lost last four games, but covered five of their last six.
-- Miami lost four of last six games (1-7 vs spread in last eight).
-- 76ers lost last five games, but covered three of last four.
-- Rockets lost three of their last four games.
-- Minnesota lost its last fifteen games (1-10 vs spread in last 11).
-- Nets are 0-16 (2-4 vs spread in last six games).
Totals
-- Eight of last nine Detroit games went over the total.
-- Under is 3-0-1 in last four Phoenix road games.
-- Four of last five Clipper games stayed under the total; Memphis' last five games all went over.
-- Six of last seven Orlando road games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last six Miami games went over the total.
-- Six of nine San Antonio home games went over the total.
-- Seven of last eight Thunder games went over the total.
-- Under is 6-1-1 in last eight Minnesota games.
-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six New Orleans games.
-- Nine of last ten New Jersey games stayed under the total.
Sunday, November 29
Hot Teams
-- Suns won nine of their last eleven games.
-- Celtics won last three games by 2-3-13 points, but are 1-6 vs spread in their last seven contests.
-- Clippers won three of last four games. Grizzlies won five of seven.
-- Magic won seven of their last eight games.
-- Spurs won, covered their last four games.
-- Thunder won three of their last four games.
-- Nuggets won six of their last seven games.
-- Hornets won four of their last five games. Kings covered eight of last ten games, winning last two by 14-10 points.
-- Lakers won their last five games (4-1 vs spread).
Cold Teams
-- Pistons lost last seven games (0-3 vs spread in last three). Hawks lost their last two games, scoring 82 ppg.
-- Raptors lost six of their last eight games.
-- Knicks lost last four games, but covered five of their last six.
-- Miami lost four of last six games (1-7 vs spread in last eight).
-- 76ers lost last five games, but covered three of last four.
-- Rockets lost three of their last four games.
-- Minnesota lost its last fifteen games (1-10 vs spread in last 11).
-- Nets are 0-16 (2-4 vs spread in last six games).
Totals
-- Eight of last nine Detroit games went over the total.
-- Under is 3-0-1 in last four Phoenix road games.
-- Four of last five Clipper games stayed under the total; Memphis' last five games all went over.
-- Six of last seven Orlando road games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last six Miami games went over the total.
-- Six of nine San Antonio home games went over the total.
-- Seven of last eight Thunder games went over the total.
-- Under is 6-1-1 in last eight Minnesota games.
-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six New Orleans games.
-- Nine of last ten New Jersey games stayed under the total.
NBA ADDITIONAL
Sunday, November 29
Trend Report
1:00 PM
ATLANTA vs. DETROIT
Atlanta is 13-4 ATS in its last 17 games
Atlanta is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
Detroit is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Detroit is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Atlanta
1:00 PM
PHOENIX vs. TORONTO
Phoenix is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Phoenix is 16-3 SU in its last 19 games
Toronto is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Phoenix
Toronto is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Phoenix
3:30 PM
MEMPHIS vs. LA CLIPPERS
Memphis is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games when playing LA Clippers
Memphis is 4-8 SU in their last 12 games when playing LA Clippers
LA Clippers are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 games at home
LA Clippers are 7-14 SU in their last 21 games at home
6:00 PM
BOSTON vs. MIAMI
Boston is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Miami is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Boston
Miami is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Boston
6:00 PM
ORLANDO vs. NEW YORK
Orlando is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against New York
Orlando is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New York
New York is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
New York is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
7:00 PM
HOUSTON vs. OKLAHOMA CITY
Houston is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Houston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Oklahoma City is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Houston
Oklahoma City is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Houston
7:00 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. SAN ANTONIO
Philadelphia is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games
Philadelphia is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
San Antonio is 1-6-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
San Antonio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
8:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. DENVER
Minnesota is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Denver
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Denver
Denver is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Denver is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
9:30 PM
NEW JERSEY vs. LA LAKERS
New Jersey is 5-11 SU in their last 16 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Jersey's last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games
LA Lakers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games at home
10:00 PM
NEW ORLEANS vs. SACRAMENTO
New Orleans is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
New Orleans is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Sacramento is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against New Orleans
Sacramento is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games when playing at home against New Orleans
Sunday, November 29
Trend Report
1:00 PM
ATLANTA vs. DETROIT
Atlanta is 13-4 ATS in its last 17 games
Atlanta is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
Detroit is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Detroit is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Atlanta
1:00 PM
PHOENIX vs. TORONTO
Phoenix is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Phoenix is 16-3 SU in its last 19 games
Toronto is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Phoenix
Toronto is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Phoenix
3:30 PM
MEMPHIS vs. LA CLIPPERS
Memphis is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games when playing LA Clippers
Memphis is 4-8 SU in their last 12 games when playing LA Clippers
LA Clippers are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 games at home
LA Clippers are 7-14 SU in their last 21 games at home
6:00 PM
BOSTON vs. MIAMI
Boston is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Miami is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Boston
Miami is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Boston
6:00 PM
ORLANDO vs. NEW YORK
Orlando is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against New York
Orlando is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New York
New York is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
New York is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
7:00 PM
HOUSTON vs. OKLAHOMA CITY
Houston is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Houston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Oklahoma City is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Houston
Oklahoma City is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Houston
7:00 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. SAN ANTONIO
Philadelphia is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games
Philadelphia is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
San Antonio is 1-6-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
San Antonio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
8:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. DENVER
Minnesota is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Denver
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Denver
Denver is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Denver is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
9:30 PM
NEW JERSEY vs. LA LAKERS
New Jersey is 5-11 SU in their last 16 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Jersey's last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games
LA Lakers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games at home
10:00 PM
NEW ORLEANS vs. SACRAMENTO
New Orleans is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
New Orleans is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Sacramento is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against New Orleans
Sacramento is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games when playing at home against New Orleans
Pick 'n' Roll: Today's best NBA bets
Atlanta Hawks at Detroit Pistons
When it rains it pours in the Motor City.
The Detroit Pistons, who were dealing with injuries to starters Tayshaun Prince and Richard Hamilton, are now without newly acquired shooting guard Ben Gordon, who missed Friday night's loss to the Los Angeles Clippers with a sprained ankle.
Those injuries have left the Pistons to rely on their untested talents. Rookies Austin Daye and Jonas Jerebko moved into the starting lineup alongside third-year point guard Rodney Stuckey. Off the bench, Detroit went to three-year pro Will Bynum, who scored 14 points and grabbed nine rebounds in Friday's loss.
"We have a lot of guys who can play multiple positions,"Stuckey told reporters. "(Gordon) is a scorer and we are going to miss him. He is going to be back soon, though. This is an opportunity for our young guys to come in and play."
Gordon is doubtful heading into Sunday's game with Atlanta. The Hawks are coming off a win over the Philadelphia 76ers and have been victorious in eight of their last 10 games. Atlanta has won and covered each of its last three meeting with Detroit.
Pick: Atlanta
Houston Rockets at Oklahoma City Thunder (-2.5, 194)
Houston turned some heads at the start of the schedule, despite missing Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming. The team maintained its scoring punch thanks to role players like Aaron Brooks, who is averaging 16 points per game.
However, in recent games, the Rockets' spark plug has struggled and the team has suffered because of it. Brooks has had scoring performances of nine, eight and 12 points in the past three contests, leading Houston to 2-1 record in which it failed to cover in each game.
Brooks was 5-for-16 from the field in the Rockets' most recent outing, a 92-84 loss to the San Antonio Spurs Friday. The former Oregon Ducks was just 1-for-4 from beyond the arc and got to the foul line only once on a three-point play late in the game.
Brooks could have a hard time getting loose against a talented and energetic Thunder backcourt. Oklahoma City ranks seventh in team steals with pickpockets on the perimeter in Thabo Sefolosha, Kevin Durant, Russel Westbrook and rookie James Harden.
Pick: Oklahoma City
Atlanta Hawks at Detroit Pistons
When it rains it pours in the Motor City.
The Detroit Pistons, who were dealing with injuries to starters Tayshaun Prince and Richard Hamilton, are now without newly acquired shooting guard Ben Gordon, who missed Friday night's loss to the Los Angeles Clippers with a sprained ankle.
Those injuries have left the Pistons to rely on their untested talents. Rookies Austin Daye and Jonas Jerebko moved into the starting lineup alongside third-year point guard Rodney Stuckey. Off the bench, Detroit went to three-year pro Will Bynum, who scored 14 points and grabbed nine rebounds in Friday's loss.
"We have a lot of guys who can play multiple positions,"Stuckey told reporters. "(Gordon) is a scorer and we are going to miss him. He is going to be back soon, though. This is an opportunity for our young guys to come in and play."
Gordon is doubtful heading into Sunday's game with Atlanta. The Hawks are coming off a win over the Philadelphia 76ers and have been victorious in eight of their last 10 games. Atlanta has won and covered each of its last three meeting with Detroit.
Pick: Atlanta
Houston Rockets at Oklahoma City Thunder (-2.5, 194)
Houston turned some heads at the start of the schedule, despite missing Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming. The team maintained its scoring punch thanks to role players like Aaron Brooks, who is averaging 16 points per game.
However, in recent games, the Rockets' spark plug has struggled and the team has suffered because of it. Brooks has had scoring performances of nine, eight and 12 points in the past three contests, leading Houston to 2-1 record in which it failed to cover in each game.
Brooks was 5-for-16 from the field in the Rockets' most recent outing, a 92-84 loss to the San Antonio Spurs Friday. The former Oregon Ducks was just 1-for-4 from beyond the arc and got to the foul line only once on a three-point play late in the game.
Brooks could have a hard time getting loose against a talented and energetic Thunder backcourt. Oklahoma City ranks seventh in team steals with pickpockets on the perimeter in Thabo Sefolosha, Kevin Durant, Russel Westbrook and rookie James Harden.
Pick: Oklahoma City
NCAAB DUNKEL
Texas at Rice
The Owls look to take advantage of a Texas team that is 1-5-1 ATS in its last 7 road games against teams with a winning home record. Rice is the pick (+18) according to Dunkel, which has the Longhorns favored by only 15. Dunkel Pick: Rice (+18). Here are all of today's picks.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29
Game 721-722: South Alabama at Arkansas
Dunkel Ratings: South Alabama 52.054; Arkansas 61.011
Dunkel Line: Arkansas by 9
Vegas Line: Arkansas by 8
Dunkel Pick: Arkansas (-8)
Game 723-724: New Orleans at North Carolina State
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 48.578; North Carolina State 67.356
Dunkel Line: North Carolina State by 19
Vegas Line: North Carolina State by 17
Dunkel Pick: North Carolina State (-17)
Game 725-726: Princeton at California
Dunkel Ratings: Princeton 50.316; California 68.308
Dunkel Line: California by 18
Vegas Line: California by 21
Dunkel Pick: Princeton (+21)
Game 727-728: Indiana State at Arkansas State
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana State 54.934; Arkansas State 51.918
Dunkel Line: Indiana State by 3
Vegas Line: Indiana State by 2
Dunkel Pick: Indiana State (-2)
Game 729-730: San Francisco at Colorado State
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco 49.630; Colorado State 57.047
Dunkel Line: Colorado State by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Colorado State by 5
Dunkel Pick: Colorado State (-5)
Game 731-732: Texas at Rice
Dunkel Ratings: Texas 72.863; Rice 57.898
Dunkel Line: Texas by 15
Vegas Line: Texas by 18
Dunkel Pick: Rice (+18)
Game 733-734: Nebraska at USC
Dunkel Ratings: Nebraska 65.411; USC 66.921
Dunkel Line: USC by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: USC by 4
Dunkel Pick: Nebraska (+4)
Game 735-736: Pepperdine at Wyoming
Dunkel Ratings: Pepperdine 46.291; Wyoming 55.188
Dunkel Line: Wyoming by 9
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 737-738: Nevada at North Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: Nevada 59.946; North Carolina 76.207
Dunkel Line: North Carolina by 16 1/2
Vegas Line: North Carolina by 16
Dunkel Pick: North Carolina (-16)
Game 739-740: Iona vs. Creighton
Dunkel Ratings: Iona 52.560; Creighton 59.661
Dunkel Line: Creighton by 7
Vegas Line: Creighton by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Creighton (-6 1/2)
Game 741-742: Baylor vs. Xavier
Dunkel Ratings: Baylor 62.677; Xavier 72.198
Dunkel Line: Xavier by 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Xavier by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Xavier (-6 1/2)
Game 743-744: Alabama vs. Michigan
Dunkel Ratings: Alabama 59.843; Michigan 66.974
Dunkel Line: Michigan by 7
Vegas Line: Michigan by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Michigan (-4 1/2)
Game 745-746: Marquette vs. Florida State
Dunkel Ratings: Marquette 72.542; Florida State 68.535
Dunkel Line: Marquette by 4
Vegas Line: Pick
Dunkel Pick: Marquette
Game 747-748: Toledo vs. Vermont
Dunkel Ratings: Toledo 44.975; Vermont 50.676
Dunkel Line: Vermont by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 749-750: Cornell at Drexel
Dunkel Ratings: Cornell 59.447; Drexel 58.515
Dunkel Line: Cornell by 1
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 751-752: Ark-Fort Smith vs. Valparaiso
Dunkel Ratings: Ark-Fort Smith 35.224; Valparaiso 49.424
Dunkel Line: Valparaiso by 14
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 753-754: Troy at Georgia Southern
Dunkel Ratings: Troy 53.938; Georgia Southern 41.654
Dunkel Line: Troy by 12 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 755-756: Norfolk State vs. SE Missouri State
Dunkel Ratings: Norfolk State 40.883; SE Missouri State 36.642
Dunkel Line: Norfolk State by 4
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 757-758: St. Bonaventure at Illinois State
Dunkel Ratings: St. Bonaventure 59.921; Illinois State 67.199
Dunkel Line: Illinois State by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 759-760: Long Beach State vs. UCLA
Dunkel Ratings: Long Beach State 54.612; UCLA 59.570
Dunkel Line: UCLA by 5
Vegas Line: UCLA by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: UCLA (-3 1/2)
Game 761-762: Texas A&M vs. Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Texas A&M 69.259; Minnesota 69.780
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1
Vegas Line: Minnesota by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Texas A&M (+5 1/2)
Game 763-764: Clemson vs. Butler
Dunkel Ratings: Clemson 71.133; Butler 68.395
Dunkel Line: Clemson by 3
Vegas Line: Clemson by 2
Dunkel Pick: Clemson (-2)
Game 765-766: Portland vs. West Virginia
Dunkel Ratings: Portland 64.913; West Virginia 72.004
Dunkel Line: West Virginia by 7
Vegas Line: West Virginia by 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Portland (+8 1/2)
Game 767-768: Niagara at Akron
Dunkel Ratings: Niagara 58.272; Akron 54.527
Dunkel Line: Niagara by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: Niagara by 1
Dunkel Pick: Niagara (-1)
Game 769-770: Portland State at Stanford
Dunkel Ratings: Portland State 49.554; Stanford 66.007
Dunkel Line: Stanford by 16 1/2
Vegas Line: Stanford by 12 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Stanford (-12 1/2)
Game 771-772: NC Wilmington at Elon
Dunkel Ratings: NC Wilmington 51.212; Elon 43.667
Dunkel Line: NC Wilmington by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: NC Wilmington by 3
Dunkel Pick: NC Wilmington (-3)
Game 773-774: Kent State at Morehead State
Dunkel Ratings: Kent State 55.422; Morehead State 61.017
Dunkel Line: Morehead State by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: Morehead State by 2
Dunkel Pick: Morehead State (-2)
Game 775-776: Montana at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Montana 52.630; Washington 77.016
Dunkel Line: Washington by 24 1/2
Vegas Line: Washington by 20
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-20)
Texas at Rice
The Owls look to take advantage of a Texas team that is 1-5-1 ATS in its last 7 road games against teams with a winning home record. Rice is the pick (+18) according to Dunkel, which has the Longhorns favored by only 15. Dunkel Pick: Rice (+18). Here are all of today's picks.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29
Game 721-722: South Alabama at Arkansas
Dunkel Ratings: South Alabama 52.054; Arkansas 61.011
Dunkel Line: Arkansas by 9
Vegas Line: Arkansas by 8
Dunkel Pick: Arkansas (-8)
Game 723-724: New Orleans at North Carolina State
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 48.578; North Carolina State 67.356
Dunkel Line: North Carolina State by 19
Vegas Line: North Carolina State by 17
Dunkel Pick: North Carolina State (-17)
Game 725-726: Princeton at California
Dunkel Ratings: Princeton 50.316; California 68.308
Dunkel Line: California by 18
Vegas Line: California by 21
Dunkel Pick: Princeton (+21)
Game 727-728: Indiana State at Arkansas State
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana State 54.934; Arkansas State 51.918
Dunkel Line: Indiana State by 3
Vegas Line: Indiana State by 2
Dunkel Pick: Indiana State (-2)
Game 729-730: San Francisco at Colorado State
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco 49.630; Colorado State 57.047
Dunkel Line: Colorado State by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Colorado State by 5
Dunkel Pick: Colorado State (-5)
Game 731-732: Texas at Rice
Dunkel Ratings: Texas 72.863; Rice 57.898
Dunkel Line: Texas by 15
Vegas Line: Texas by 18
Dunkel Pick: Rice (+18)
Game 733-734: Nebraska at USC
Dunkel Ratings: Nebraska 65.411; USC 66.921
Dunkel Line: USC by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: USC by 4
Dunkel Pick: Nebraska (+4)
Game 735-736: Pepperdine at Wyoming
Dunkel Ratings: Pepperdine 46.291; Wyoming 55.188
Dunkel Line: Wyoming by 9
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 737-738: Nevada at North Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: Nevada 59.946; North Carolina 76.207
Dunkel Line: North Carolina by 16 1/2
Vegas Line: North Carolina by 16
Dunkel Pick: North Carolina (-16)
Game 739-740: Iona vs. Creighton
Dunkel Ratings: Iona 52.560; Creighton 59.661
Dunkel Line: Creighton by 7
Vegas Line: Creighton by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Creighton (-6 1/2)
Game 741-742: Baylor vs. Xavier
Dunkel Ratings: Baylor 62.677; Xavier 72.198
Dunkel Line: Xavier by 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Xavier by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Xavier (-6 1/2)
Game 743-744: Alabama vs. Michigan
Dunkel Ratings: Alabama 59.843; Michigan 66.974
Dunkel Line: Michigan by 7
Vegas Line: Michigan by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Michigan (-4 1/2)
Game 745-746: Marquette vs. Florida State
Dunkel Ratings: Marquette 72.542; Florida State 68.535
Dunkel Line: Marquette by 4
Vegas Line: Pick
Dunkel Pick: Marquette
Game 747-748: Toledo vs. Vermont
Dunkel Ratings: Toledo 44.975; Vermont 50.676
Dunkel Line: Vermont by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 749-750: Cornell at Drexel
Dunkel Ratings: Cornell 59.447; Drexel 58.515
Dunkel Line: Cornell by 1
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 751-752: Ark-Fort Smith vs. Valparaiso
Dunkel Ratings: Ark-Fort Smith 35.224; Valparaiso 49.424
Dunkel Line: Valparaiso by 14
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 753-754: Troy at Georgia Southern
Dunkel Ratings: Troy 53.938; Georgia Southern 41.654
Dunkel Line: Troy by 12 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 755-756: Norfolk State vs. SE Missouri State
Dunkel Ratings: Norfolk State 40.883; SE Missouri State 36.642
Dunkel Line: Norfolk State by 4
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 757-758: St. Bonaventure at Illinois State
Dunkel Ratings: St. Bonaventure 59.921; Illinois State 67.199
Dunkel Line: Illinois State by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 759-760: Long Beach State vs. UCLA
Dunkel Ratings: Long Beach State 54.612; UCLA 59.570
Dunkel Line: UCLA by 5
Vegas Line: UCLA by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: UCLA (-3 1/2)
Game 761-762: Texas A&M vs. Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Texas A&M 69.259; Minnesota 69.780
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1
Vegas Line: Minnesota by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Texas A&M (+5 1/2)
Game 763-764: Clemson vs. Butler
Dunkel Ratings: Clemson 71.133; Butler 68.395
Dunkel Line: Clemson by 3
Vegas Line: Clemson by 2
Dunkel Pick: Clemson (-2)
Game 765-766: Portland vs. West Virginia
Dunkel Ratings: Portland 64.913; West Virginia 72.004
Dunkel Line: West Virginia by 7
Vegas Line: West Virginia by 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Portland (+8 1/2)
Game 767-768: Niagara at Akron
Dunkel Ratings: Niagara 58.272; Akron 54.527
Dunkel Line: Niagara by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: Niagara by 1
Dunkel Pick: Niagara (-1)
Game 769-770: Portland State at Stanford
Dunkel Ratings: Portland State 49.554; Stanford 66.007
Dunkel Line: Stanford by 16 1/2
Vegas Line: Stanford by 12 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Stanford (-12 1/2)
Game 771-772: NC Wilmington at Elon
Dunkel Ratings: NC Wilmington 51.212; Elon 43.667
Dunkel Line: NC Wilmington by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: NC Wilmington by 3
Dunkel Pick: NC Wilmington (-3)
Game 773-774: Kent State at Morehead State
Dunkel Ratings: Kent State 55.422; Morehead State 61.017
Dunkel Line: Morehead State by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: Morehead State by 2
Dunkel Pick: Morehead State (-2)
Game 775-776: Montana at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Montana 52.630; Washington 77.016
Dunkel Line: Washington by 24 1/2
Vegas Line: Washington by 20
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-20)
NCAAB WRITE-UP
Sunday, November 29
Information on the best of Sundays college hoop games........
Arkansas lost to E. Tennessee St last game; they're 2-3, allowing 85.4 ppg- they allowed 94+ points in all three losses. Hogs' only wins are vs Appalachian State, Alcorn State. SEC home favorites are 15-10. South Alabama is Pelphrey's old team, they're 5-2, losing to Tulsa and Rice.
California is banged up early in season; they're 3-2, with wins by 5-34-32 points- they lost to Ohio State/Syracuse in NYC. Pac-10 favorites are 8-14, 5-12 at home. Princeton is 2-2, losing by 4 to Army, to George Washington by 15. Ivy League road underdogs are 7-9 against spread.
USC was upset at home 67-59 by LMU but won its other two games, by 10-34 points; Trojans lost three starters and coach from 22-13 team (9-9 in Pac-10). Nebraska is 3-1, losing by 14 at Saint Louis, winning by 13 vs TCU and beating two stiffs. Big 12 road dogs are 4-2 vs spread.
Wyoming hasn't played anyone yet but is 2-3, losing last two games by a combined five points to Monmouth/Denver. MWC home favorites are 9-7 vs spread. Pepperdine is 1-3 vs D-I teams, with losses by 9-3-19 points, only win vs Hampton. WCC road underdogs are 6-5 vs spread.
Nevada has new coach, two new starters from LY's 21-13 team (11-5 in WAC); Wolf Pack lost by 13 at UNLV, by 9 to VCU. WAC road dogs are 7-9 vs spread. North Carolina is smarting from loss to Syracuse last week in NYC; they're looking ahead to Michigan St game Wednesday.
Remember, the Old Spice and 76 tournaments; the teams played Friday and Thursday, but had yesterday off........
Iona made 12-28 from arc in OT loss to Baylor Friday; they were 2-15 in 54-49 loss to Florida State Thursday; Siena of MAAC went 0-3 down here LY, but still won game in NCAAs. Creighton is 17-52 from arc in first two games of this event, forcing 20 turnovers. MVC faves: 7-8.
Xavier is just 19-34 from foul line last two games; its offense improved Friday; they shot 54% from floor, 9-18 from arc after being 6-11 from line on day they shot 36% from floor. Baylor has two good guards; they outrebounded Iona 45-27 Friday, but had 18 turnovers, didn't guard arc.
Michigan was just 3-20 from arc in Friday's loss to Marquette after they made 10-27 vs Creighton Thursday. Big 11 favorites are 14-9 vs spread. Alabama got to line 34 times Thursday, only 8 Friday, which explains why they're in 3rd place game. SEC underdogs are 5-7 against spread.
Marquette is playing great defense, allowing 63 ppg with foes 8-37 on arc in this event, wins by 7-14 points. Big East teams are 23-10 against spread away from home. Florida State cut its turnovers from 27 in first round game to 13 vs Alabama; they have wins in this event by 9-5 pts.
UCLA-Long Beach State in 7th place game at Anaheim wasn't exactly the plan for tourney organizers; Bruins are 12-42 from arc in this event, turning ball over 33 times in two games. 49ers got to line 34 times in the Clemson loss (Tigers were 6-8)- their losses this weekend are by 23-8.
Minnesota shot just 33% in loss to Portland, 3-19 from arc, but they did force 19 turnovers from veteran Pilots. Big 11 favorites are 5-4 on road. Texas A&M led by hoop at half vs West Virgnia, but they were 18-31 at foul line, 2-8 from arc. That catches up to them against an athletic foe.
Butler shot 28-33-39% from floor in its last three games (12-47 from arc in this event); Horizon underdogs are 7-11 against spread. Clemson shot 58% in win over Long Beach, but got to foul line onlu eight times; they shot 34% vs A&M, but made just 34% from floor, 5-18 from arc.
Portland is veteran team that shoots/passes well and has some size in the paint; they held UCLA/Minnesota to 33% from floor in both games, but West Virginia is better than either team, making 52-51% from floor in its two wins, by 23-7 points. Big East favorites are 11-6 away from home.
Sunday, November 29
Information on the best of Sundays college hoop games........
Arkansas lost to E. Tennessee St last game; they're 2-3, allowing 85.4 ppg- they allowed 94+ points in all three losses. Hogs' only wins are vs Appalachian State, Alcorn State. SEC home favorites are 15-10. South Alabama is Pelphrey's old team, they're 5-2, losing to Tulsa and Rice.
California is banged up early in season; they're 3-2, with wins by 5-34-32 points- they lost to Ohio State/Syracuse in NYC. Pac-10 favorites are 8-14, 5-12 at home. Princeton is 2-2, losing by 4 to Army, to George Washington by 15. Ivy League road underdogs are 7-9 against spread.
USC was upset at home 67-59 by LMU but won its other two games, by 10-34 points; Trojans lost three starters and coach from 22-13 team (9-9 in Pac-10). Nebraska is 3-1, losing by 14 at Saint Louis, winning by 13 vs TCU and beating two stiffs. Big 12 road dogs are 4-2 vs spread.
Wyoming hasn't played anyone yet but is 2-3, losing last two games by a combined five points to Monmouth/Denver. MWC home favorites are 9-7 vs spread. Pepperdine is 1-3 vs D-I teams, with losses by 9-3-19 points, only win vs Hampton. WCC road underdogs are 6-5 vs spread.
Nevada has new coach, two new starters from LY's 21-13 team (11-5 in WAC); Wolf Pack lost by 13 at UNLV, by 9 to VCU. WAC road dogs are 7-9 vs spread. North Carolina is smarting from loss to Syracuse last week in NYC; they're looking ahead to Michigan St game Wednesday.
Remember, the Old Spice and 76 tournaments; the teams played Friday and Thursday, but had yesterday off........
Iona made 12-28 from arc in OT loss to Baylor Friday; they were 2-15 in 54-49 loss to Florida State Thursday; Siena of MAAC went 0-3 down here LY, but still won game in NCAAs. Creighton is 17-52 from arc in first two games of this event, forcing 20 turnovers. MVC faves: 7-8.
Xavier is just 19-34 from foul line last two games; its offense improved Friday; they shot 54% from floor, 9-18 from arc after being 6-11 from line on day they shot 36% from floor. Baylor has two good guards; they outrebounded Iona 45-27 Friday, but had 18 turnovers, didn't guard arc.
Michigan was just 3-20 from arc in Friday's loss to Marquette after they made 10-27 vs Creighton Thursday. Big 11 favorites are 14-9 vs spread. Alabama got to line 34 times Thursday, only 8 Friday, which explains why they're in 3rd place game. SEC underdogs are 5-7 against spread.
Marquette is playing great defense, allowing 63 ppg with foes 8-37 on arc in this event, wins by 7-14 points. Big East teams are 23-10 against spread away from home. Florida State cut its turnovers from 27 in first round game to 13 vs Alabama; they have wins in this event by 9-5 pts.
UCLA-Long Beach State in 7th place game at Anaheim wasn't exactly the plan for tourney organizers; Bruins are 12-42 from arc in this event, turning ball over 33 times in two games. 49ers got to line 34 times in the Clemson loss (Tigers were 6-8)- their losses this weekend are by 23-8.
Minnesota shot just 33% in loss to Portland, 3-19 from arc, but they did force 19 turnovers from veteran Pilots. Big 11 favorites are 5-4 on road. Texas A&M led by hoop at half vs West Virgnia, but they were 18-31 at foul line, 2-8 from arc. That catches up to them against an athletic foe.
Butler shot 28-33-39% from floor in its last three games (12-47 from arc in this event); Horizon underdogs are 7-11 against spread. Clemson shot 58% in win over Long Beach, but got to foul line onlu eight times; they shot 34% vs A&M, but made just 34% from floor, 5-18 from arc.
Portland is veteran team that shoots/passes well and has some size in the paint; they held UCLA/Minnesota to 33% from floor in both games, but West Virginia is better than either team, making 52-51% from floor in its two wins, by 23-7 points. Big East favorites are 11-6 away from home.
NHL DUNKEL
Phoenix at Anaheim
The Coyotes look to build on their 7-3 record in their last 10 games versus Pacific Division opponents. Phoenix is the pick (+150) according to Dunkel, which has Phoenix favored by 1/2 a goal. Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (+150). Here are all of today's picks.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29
Game 51-52: Phoenix at Anaheim
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 12.266; Anaheim 12.171
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim (-160); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (+150); Over
Game 53-54: San Jose at Vancouver
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose 12.837; Vancouver 12.556
Dunkel Line & Total: San Jose by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Vancouver (-120); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Jose (+110); Under
Phoenix at Anaheim
The Coyotes look to build on their 7-3 record in their last 10 games versus Pacific Division opponents. Phoenix is the pick (+150) according to Dunkel, which has Phoenix favored by 1/2 a goal. Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (+150). Here are all of today's picks.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29
Game 51-52: Phoenix at Anaheim
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 12.266; Anaheim 12.171
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim (-160); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (+150); Over
Game 53-54: San Jose at Vancouver
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose 12.837; Vancouver 12.556
Dunkel Line & Total: San Jose by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Vancouver (-120); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Jose (+110); Under
NHL WRITE-UP
Sunday, November 29
Hot Teams
-- Ducks won their last three games, allowing four goals.
-- Canucks won four of last five games. Sharks won six of their last nine contests.
Cold Teams
-- Coyotes lost last three road games, scoring three goals.
Totals
-- Last four Anaheim games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five San Jose games went over the total.
Series Records
-- Ducks won seven of last ten games against Phoenix.
-- Sharks won seven of last eight games against Vancouver.
Sunday, November 29
Hot Teams
-- Ducks won their last three games, allowing four goals.
-- Canucks won four of last five games. Sharks won six of their last nine contests.
Cold Teams
-- Coyotes lost last three road games, scoring three goals.
Totals
-- Last four Anaheim games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five San Jose games went over the total.
Series Records
-- Ducks won seven of last ten games against Phoenix.
-- Sharks won seven of last eight games against Vancouver.
Ice picks: Today's best NHL bets
Phoenix Coyotes at Anaheim Ducks (-156, 5.5)
An extended home stand was all the Ducks needed to snap their early-season funk. Anaheim has won four of their last five games and have two more games inside the Honda Center including Sunday's tilt with the Coyotes.
The Ducks are coming off a big 3-0 win over the Chicago Blackhawks Friday night. They scored all three of their goals on the power play, turning in a 60 percent success rate with the man advantage. On the year, Anaheim ranks fourth in power-play efficiency with a 24 percent success rate.
“You could tell guys were focused today,” goaltender J.S. Giguere said after the shutout victory. “We knew that we had to play a good game to be able to have success against them. It was one of our better games.”
Anaheim won their last meeting with Phoenix, taking a 4-3 victory at home at the start of the month.
Pick: Anaheim -156
San Jose Sharks at Vancouver Canucks (-102, 5.5)
A red-hot goaltender can be a goldmine for NHL bettors. A red-hot Roberto Luongo could send your kids to college.
The Canucks All-Star netminder is beginning to heat up, allowing just over one goal over his last five games including a 4-1 win against the Los Angeles Kings Thursday night. He stopped 31-of-32 shots, improving his GAA to 2.45 and his save percentage to .912 on the year.
"They had a few chances, especially in the second period," Luongo told reporters. "I was seeing the puck well and it's something to build off of."
Luongo appears to be 100 percent for the first time this season. He missed six game earlier in the schedule with a hairline rib fracture. He was stellar in his most recent start against San Jose, turning away 28 shots for a 3-1 Vancouver victory at home last March.
Pick: Vancouver -102
Phoenix Coyotes at Anaheim Ducks (-156, 5.5)
An extended home stand was all the Ducks needed to snap their early-season funk. Anaheim has won four of their last five games and have two more games inside the Honda Center including Sunday's tilt with the Coyotes.
The Ducks are coming off a big 3-0 win over the Chicago Blackhawks Friday night. They scored all three of their goals on the power play, turning in a 60 percent success rate with the man advantage. On the year, Anaheim ranks fourth in power-play efficiency with a 24 percent success rate.
“You could tell guys were focused today,” goaltender J.S. Giguere said after the shutout victory. “We knew that we had to play a good game to be able to have success against them. It was one of our better games.”
Anaheim won their last meeting with Phoenix, taking a 4-3 victory at home at the start of the month.
Pick: Anaheim -156
San Jose Sharks at Vancouver Canucks (-102, 5.5)
A red-hot goaltender can be a goldmine for NHL bettors. A red-hot Roberto Luongo could send your kids to college.
The Canucks All-Star netminder is beginning to heat up, allowing just over one goal over his last five games including a 4-1 win against the Los Angeles Kings Thursday night. He stopped 31-of-32 shots, improving his GAA to 2.45 and his save percentage to .912 on the year.
"They had a few chances, especially in the second period," Luongo told reporters. "I was seeing the puck well and it's something to build off of."
Luongo appears to be 100 percent for the first time this season. He missed six game earlier in the schedule with a hairline rib fracture. He was stellar in his most recent start against San Jose, turning away 28 shots for a 3-1 Vancouver victory at home last March.
Pick: Vancouver -102
CFL DUNKEL
Saskatchewan vs. Montreal
The Alouettes look to take advantage of a Saskatchewan team that is coming off a 27-17 win over Calgary, but is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games following a SU win. Montreal is the pick (-9 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Alouettes favored by 16 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Montreal (-9 1/2). Here are all of this week's CFL picks.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29
Game 241-242: Saskatchewan vs. Montreal
Dunkel Ratings: Saskatchewan 107.005; Montreal 123.745
Dunkel Line: Montreal by 16 1/2; 52
Vegas Line: Montreal by 9 1/2; 55 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Montreal (-9 1/2); Under
Saskatchewan vs. Montreal
The Alouettes look to take advantage of a Saskatchewan team that is coming off a 27-17 win over Calgary, but is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games following a SU win. Montreal is the pick (-9 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Alouettes favored by 16 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Montreal (-9 1/2). Here are all of this week's CFL picks.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29
Game 241-242: Saskatchewan vs. Montreal
Dunkel Ratings: Saskatchewan 107.005; Montreal 123.745
Dunkel Line: Montreal by 16 1/2; 52
Vegas Line: Montreal by 9 1/2; 55 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Montreal (-9 1/2); Under
CFL WRITE-UP
Sunday, November 29
2009 Grey Cup
Montreal is by far the best team in CFL; they beat Saskatchewan twice this season, 43-10 in Regina in Week 3 (-4; outgained Riders 412-192 in sloppy contest where both sides lost four fumbles), 34-25 at home five weeks later (-12; Alouettes were +3 in turnovers, were outgained by 135 yards). Als won last three games overall by 35-25-36 points; their last five games all went over total- they're 7-2 vs spread in last nine games as a favorite. Riders are 4-1-1 in last six games, 7-3 vs spread as underdog this season. Saskatchewan played two great games at McMahon this yr, winning 24-23 in Week 5, then a 44-all tie in Week 16. Alouettes opened season in Calgary, whipping Stampeders 40-27, back in the summer.
Sunday, November 29
2009 Grey Cup
Montreal is by far the best team in CFL; they beat Saskatchewan twice this season, 43-10 in Regina in Week 3 (-4; outgained Riders 412-192 in sloppy contest where both sides lost four fumbles), 34-25 at home five weeks later (-12; Alouettes were +3 in turnovers, were outgained by 135 yards). Als won last three games overall by 35-25-36 points; their last five games all went over total- they're 7-2 vs spread in last nine games as a favorite. Riders are 4-1-1 in last six games, 7-3 vs spread as underdog this season. Saskatchewan played two great games at McMahon this yr, winning 24-23 in Week 5, then a 44-all tie in Week 16. Alouettes opened season in Calgary, whipping Stampeders 40-27, back in the summer.
Canadian Bacon: Grey Cup betting preview and pick
Saskatchewan Roughriders vs. Montreal Alouettes (-9.5, 55.5)
Somehow these two teams share some similarities, starting with the obvious unity that bonds the players in both locker room and the preoccupation with details that has been enforced by their respective coaching staffs.
Both these teams got to Calgary by the front door - having both won their regular season and playoff division titles. Everything seems to indicate we will have a wonderful football game, even if the Alouettes won easily in both regular-season matchups (43-10 in Regina, 34-25 in Montreal one month later).
But actually, if you consider the statistics it should be a one-way affair in favour of the Alouettes, a team that averaged 33.3 points per game this year, compared to the 28.6 points per game scored by the Riders.
Add to these numbers the fact that the Montreal defence gave up only 18 points per game compared to almost 27 by the Saskatchewan, So we shouldn’t be surprised that the opening line tagged the Als as 9.5-point favorites.
The Alouettes have the best QB in the CFL, Anthony Calvillo, who completed close to 72 percent of his passes in 2009. In comparison, his counter-part Darian Durant only completed around 60 percent of his passes. Both quarterbacks have reliable targets to throw at: Bagg, Fantuz, Clermont and Getzlaf for the Riders while Montreal can count on Watkins, Cahoon, Richardson, Bratton and Green.
Montreal has an advantage in the backfield where Avon Cobourne had another stellar year and two great games against the Riders with a combined 242 yards rushing. Suffering from a shoulder injury that kept him out of the lineup for a few games, Riders RB Wes Cates didn’t have the type of season he is capable of.
Once again, the defence could decide the outcome of this game. The Als secondary is much more solid than the Riders and the front seven is superior, although no one should underestimate a defence that aligns defensive ends as talented as John Chick and Stevie Baggs.
On special teams, the advantage goes to the Alouettes starting with kicker Damon Duval and star returner Larry Taylor. The Riders will have to beware of Taylor on punt and kickoff returns.
The crowd will heavily rally behind the Roughriders but it won’t be enough, The Montreal Alouettes will win their first Grey Cup since 2002 and will cover the spread.
Pick: Montreal -9.5
Last Week 2-0, season 44-31-1
Saskatchewan Roughriders vs. Montreal Alouettes (-9.5, 55.5)
Somehow these two teams share some similarities, starting with the obvious unity that bonds the players in both locker room and the preoccupation with details that has been enforced by their respective coaching staffs.
Both these teams got to Calgary by the front door - having both won their regular season and playoff division titles. Everything seems to indicate we will have a wonderful football game, even if the Alouettes won easily in both regular-season matchups (43-10 in Regina, 34-25 in Montreal one month later).
But actually, if you consider the statistics it should be a one-way affair in favour of the Alouettes, a team that averaged 33.3 points per game this year, compared to the 28.6 points per game scored by the Riders.
Add to these numbers the fact that the Montreal defence gave up only 18 points per game compared to almost 27 by the Saskatchewan, So we shouldn’t be surprised that the opening line tagged the Als as 9.5-point favorites.
The Alouettes have the best QB in the CFL, Anthony Calvillo, who completed close to 72 percent of his passes in 2009. In comparison, his counter-part Darian Durant only completed around 60 percent of his passes. Both quarterbacks have reliable targets to throw at: Bagg, Fantuz, Clermont and Getzlaf for the Riders while Montreal can count on Watkins, Cahoon, Richardson, Bratton and Green.
Montreal has an advantage in the backfield where Avon Cobourne had another stellar year and two great games against the Riders with a combined 242 yards rushing. Suffering from a shoulder injury that kept him out of the lineup for a few games, Riders RB Wes Cates didn’t have the type of season he is capable of.
Once again, the defence could decide the outcome of this game. The Als secondary is much more solid than the Riders and the front seven is superior, although no one should underestimate a defence that aligns defensive ends as talented as John Chick and Stevie Baggs.
On special teams, the advantage goes to the Alouettes starting with kicker Damon Duval and star returner Larry Taylor. The Riders will have to beware of Taylor on punt and kickoff returns.
The crowd will heavily rally behind the Roughriders but it won’t be enough, The Montreal Alouettes will win their first Grey Cup since 2002 and will cover the spread.
Pick: Montreal -9.5
Last Week 2-0, season 44-31-1
Kelso
Sunday, November 29, 2009
20 UnitsTexans (+3) over Colts
1:00 PM -- Reliant Stadium
HOUSTON TEXANS (5-5) +3 over Indianapolis Colts (10-0) Prediction: Houston by 6-7 Starting Time: 1:00 TV: CBS, DirecTV 706
Partly cloudy with a 40-percent chance of rain. Winds blowing from the South at 5-15 m.p.h. Game-time temperature: Around 75.
20 UnitsVikings (-10½) over Bears
4:15 PM -- Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
MINNESOTA VIKINGS (9-1) -10 ½ over Chicago Bears (4-6) Prediction: Minnesota by 17 Starting Time: 4:15 TV: FOX, DirecTV 712
Game is being played in a dome.
10 Units2-Team NFL Parlay
Texans (+3) over Colts
Vikings (-10½) over Bears
Sunday, November 29, 2009
20 UnitsTexans (+3) over Colts
1:00 PM -- Reliant Stadium
HOUSTON TEXANS (5-5) +3 over Indianapolis Colts (10-0) Prediction: Houston by 6-7 Starting Time: 1:00 TV: CBS, DirecTV 706
Partly cloudy with a 40-percent chance of rain. Winds blowing from the South at 5-15 m.p.h. Game-time temperature: Around 75.
20 UnitsVikings (-10½) over Bears
4:15 PM -- Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
MINNESOTA VIKINGS (9-1) -10 ½ over Chicago Bears (4-6) Prediction: Minnesota by 17 Starting Time: 4:15 TV: FOX, DirecTV 712
Game is being played in a dome.
10 Units2-Team NFL Parlay
Texans (+3) over Colts
Vikings (-10½) over Bears
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20 Units: Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings (Fox)
The Vikings are poised to run away with the NFC North title, while the Bears are fighting for their Wild Card life! Cutler vs. Favre sounds like a mismatch too, but what hidden elements are there to consider?
The Vikings are poised to run away with the NFC North title, while the Bears are fighting for their Wild Card life! Cutler vs. Favre sounds like a mismatch too, but what hidden elements are there to consider?
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One of the most bitter rivalrys in the NFL just got a lot more intense, as both clubs are coming off heartbreaking losses, and are scrambling for their playoff lives!
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